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Have to admit I looked at a facebook post and positives and negatives and some weird stuff.

Seems to be a bit of a mixed post as to some saying the longer dogs remain on it the less it works and others saying there dogs are really improved.  My vet has seen Ollie on a regular basis and before we discussed this she said he was doing well and put some of his reluctance to walk down to the heat which I admit he has always suffered with even when young.

Hubby away - but will have a chat and I guess move forward with this, it seems to be a protein which blocks pain rather than an anti inflammatory drug.

Will let you know how and what we decide

I haven’t used it myself but I was speaking to a lady yesterday who had an elderly (13 years old) collie who was on this injection.  He was limping when I saw him which is why I asked the lady if he had arthritis.  She said he was on a monthly injection and he was due another one very soon.  She was pleased with the results and said that following the administration of the injection she felt he had improved.  As with any medication, it is hard to know if it is effective or not.  I know from personal experience that arthritis does come and go, often much worse in bad/cold weather.  As she said, and I agreed, you will try anything to improve your dog’s quality of life.  Hope it does help Ollie.

Has anyone tried these successfully and what brand is worth it?

Morning!
I feel exactly the same, I used to leave Peanut & Elsa at home alone for an hour a week whilst I did a food shop. I’d be anxious all the time resulting in speeding and whizzing around food aisles like a nutter! I’m very aware of vans whilst walking too, I cross roads to avoid ones that I don’t know.
I live in a rural village and used to always walk locally but I don’t feel comfy having a set routine now so drive to different fields and parks.
I’ve trained an emergency recall and they are both good at it BUT it wouldn’t work if either was grabbed/lifted up. This is the problem with smaller dogs, they’re easy to lift. I totally understand you feeling more vulnerable with a pup Vixen. Sophie, I wouldn’t have allowed the photo either and would have felt like a grump too!

I check Ivy’s page every time I’m online hoping to see that she’s found. I hope she gets home soon.

It's a  big cloud to take with you.  I pray the vet is right and it is a fatty lump.  Thanks for the update, I was wondering if you had any news.